INCIDENT UPDATED 2/2/2010
Approximate Location
34.374 latitude, -88.744 longitude
Incident Overview
Natchez Trace Parkway Engine #640 was returning from the COLD #1 fire and discovered a fire burning in a field with one large hay bale on County Road # 1948. The fire was advance toward to houses. The Engine Crew preformed a burn out operation prior to the tow homes to stop the advance of and help to aid in the the control of the COLD #2 fire. The COLD # 2 is also under investigation by the Lee County Sheriff Office. This fire may have possible been set by juveniles in the area. This was an assist to the Birmingahm Ridge Volunteer Fire Department.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Juveniles |
| Date of Origin | Friday January 08th, 2010 approx. 04:40 PM |
| Location | County Road 1948 |
| Incident Commander | Robert Vick |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 3 |
|---|---|
| Size | 1 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Friday January 08th, 2010 approx. 05:40 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Grasses |
| Fire Behavior | Creeping |
| Significant Events | Assisted the local VFD |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Burnout Operation Structual Protection |
|---|---|
| Remarks | Law Enforcement Investigation |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 6 mph NW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22 degrees |
| Humidity | 24% |
